| Kyung Hee Cyber University | |
| Motto | Democratization of School, Ideas, and Living |
| Established | 2001 |
| School type | Private |
| President | Inwon Choue |
| Location | Seoul, South Korea |
| Campus | Urban |
| Enrollment | 12000 undergraduate, 5700 graduate |
| Mascot | Lion |
| Homepage | www.khcu.ac.kr |
| *Korean Name* | |
|---|---|
| Hangul | 경희사이버대학교 |
Kyung Hee Cyber University (Korean:경희사이버대학교) is a Korean online university.[1] As of 2009, Kyung Hee Cyber University has about 12,000 enrolled students and 5,700 graduates. It has 232 faculty members and 120 staff members for 5 Schools with 19 Departments. KHCU was evaluated as 2007 Best Online University by the Ministry of Education of Korea.
Based on the founding philosophy of creating a civilized world, Kyung Hee Cyber University has the 60-year tradition and know-how of Kyung Hee University System. Since opening its doors in March 2001, it has been seeking peace for humanity and restoration of academic authority by harmonizing research, education and practice. Its size and competitiveness is growing as evident in 20% of its graduates moving on to graduate schools.
The overseas visits began in January 2003 for fostering global talents. So far there have been 10 visits to countries such as China, Australia, Canada and Russia. Beginning with Hanoi University of Vietnam in 2004, Kyung Hee university entered into international exchange agreements with Ulaanbaatar University of Mongolia, Consortium of 4 Universities in the Philippines, The National Association for Korean Schools of the US, Delhi University of India and Srinakharinwirot University of Thailand.
In 2008, the various international exchange activities began to bear fruit as 10 students from Ulaanbaatar University, Mongolia came to Kyung Hee for studying. In August 2004, Kyung Hee opened the biggest studio in domestic universities, and currently 250 teaching staff and 100 e-learning experts are producing 100% of the lecture contents in a total of 6 studios including a 3D studio.
In 2007, it was selected as the best in all categories of remote university evaluation by the Ministry of Education, as well as being awarded many times by many reputable organizations. In addition, Kyung Hee Cyber University has scholarship programs such as admission scholarship for office workers, homemakers and public servants, and inner-school scholarship for alumni or students with special talents.